A Wellman resident driving a tractor-trailer struck a pedestrian at 9:00 pm on Tuesday on Interstate-80, mile marker 291 in Scott County. The tractor-trailer was heading westbound down I-80 when the driver of a vehicle stopped on the inside shoulder, walked into the path of the oncoming tractor-trailer, and was struck by the vehicle sustaining fatal injuries.

The Iowa Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. Assisting on the scene were Davenport Fire and Police, the Scott County Medical Examiner’s Office, and motor vehicle enforcement. KCII will bring you more information as it becomes official.